Highway noise provides constant background sound at The Double J Campground and RV Park, located just off Interstate 55 in Chatham. Staff escort arriving campers to their assigned sites via golf cart, navigating the property's river rock driveways that reviewers note are "well packed down and regularly grated." The electronic gate system requires a scannable card for entry after 5:45 PM office hours.
Wide pull-through sites accommodate RVs up to 100 feet with full hookups including 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable, and WiFi. Jessica T. reports being "honestly amazed by how clean and well maintained this campground is." Mature shade trees provide coverage across most sites, with grassy areas separating each spot. Sites closer to the back woods area experience less road noise than those near the highway frontage.
The property features an in-ground swimming pool, mini golf course, basketball court, playground, and walking trail. Laundry facilities operate on-site, though one reviewer noted extended drying times. The bathhouse maintains consistent cleanliness with large ventilation fans that run continuously. Staff members regularly patrol the grounds selling firewood from golf carts and assist with site-related questions.
Spring through fall brings potential agricultural activity from the adjacent corn field, including dust and equipment noise during planting and harvest seasons. Stink bugs appear in notable numbers during certain periods. The campground operates year-round with reservations available, making it accessible for places to camp near Chatham throughout all seasons. WiFi speeds receive mixed reviews, with some campers reporting dial-up equivalent performance despite the premium pricing structure.
Campers prioritizing convenience over quiet will find this campground well-suited for Springfield area visits, with full amenities and professional management offsetting the persistent interstate noise.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsThe Double J Campground and RV Park is located in Illinois near Chatham
Directions
From S jct I-72 & I-55 (exit 92): Go 4 mi S on I-55 (exit 88), then 2 mi S on Frontage Rd.
Address
9683 Palm Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
Coordinates
39.65825078 N
89.64902067 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 6 min from Springfield, IL
- 43 min from Decatur, IL
- 1 hr 3 min from Bloomington, IL
- 1 hr 10 min from Peoria, IL


















